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2,975 of the 7,008 disc golf courses in the ThrowSpot directory are 9-hole layouts — about 42 percent. They span 50 states, led by Minnesota with 212. Every course below links to a full page with holes, par, length, terrain, amenities and directions.
What makes a course 9-hole layouts?
9-hole courses are the fastest-growing type in the sport, installed at roughly twice the rate of 18-hole layouts. They take 45 to 60 minutes and are the best entry point for new players.
Largest 9-hole layouts courses
| Course | City | Holes | Par | Difficulty | Terrain | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Yellow Short 9 | Anchorage | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Mountain/Wooded | Free |
| Mountainview at MCC | Bullhead City | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Desert/Open | $3 |
| Windy Hills Disc Golf at Mitchusson Park | Huntsville | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Wooded/Hilly | Free |
| Concordia University Irvine Disc Golf Course | Irvine | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Mixed/Varied | $3 |
| Westport Disc Golf Course | Westport | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Mixed/Varied | Free |
| YMCA Camp Campbell | Boulder Creek | 9 | 27 | Intermediate | Mixed/Varied | Free |
| Buena Vista Disc Golf Course | Buena Vista | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Mountain/Wooded | Free |
| Colorado Mesa University Disc Golf | Grand Junction | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Mountain/Wooded | $3 |
| Mount Massive Disc Golf Course | Leadville | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Mountain/Wooded | $5 |
| Azalea Park Disc Golf | Saint Petersburg | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Flat/Open | Free |
| Mosquito Creek | Sebring | 9 | 27 | Intermediate | Flat/Open | Free |
| The Way Disc Golf Course | Pace | 9 | 27 | Intermediate | Mixed/Varied | Free |
| Wellfield Park | Venice | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Flat/Open | $5 |
| Double Eagle (Air Force Course) | Fort Gordon | 9 | 27 | Intermediate | Wooded | Free |
| Double Eagle (Army Course) | Fort Gordon | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Wooded | Free |
| Feed the Gators Disc Golf Course | Warner Robins | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Open/Rolling | Free |
| One Savior Church | Guyton | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Wooded | Free |
| Peterson Park | Newton | 9 | 27 | Intermediate | Prairie/Open | Free |
| Rivals Lookout Park | Wilmington | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Prairie/Open | $5 |
| Tripton Park | North Vernon | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Flat/Open | Free |
| AER Disc Golf Course | Seneca | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Wooded/Hilly | Free |
| Harmon Park Disc Golf Course | Prairie Village | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Wooded | Free |
| Summerfield Park Disc Golf Course | Houma | 9 | 27 | Intermediate | Flat/Open | $5 |
| Arrowdynamics Disc Golf | Skowhegan | 9 | 27 | Beginner | Wooded/Hilly | Free |
| Owen Park at Baw Beese Lake | Hillsdale | 9 | 27 | Intermediate | Mixed/Varied | $5 |
9-Hole Disc Golf Courses by state
All 50 states with at least one 9-hole layouts course. The share column shows what proportion of that state's courses qualify.
| State | 9-Hole Layouts | All courses | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 212 | 343 | 62% |
| Texas | 194 | 472 | 41% |
| Iowa | 183 | 292 | 63% |
| Wisconsin | 180 | 350 | 51% |
| Illinois | 149 | 287 | 52% |
| Kansas | 132 | 266 | 50% |
| Ohio | 123 | 270 | 46% |
| California | 120 | 333 | 36% |
| Michigan | 104 | 308 | 34% |
| North Carolina | 87 | 279 | 31% |
| Nebraska | 83 | 110 | 75% |
| Colorado | 80 | 204 | 39% |
| Pennsylvania | 78 | 208 | 38% |
| Missouri | 75 | 188 | 40% |
| Oklahoma | 75 | 173 | 43% |
| Oregon | 69 | 145 | 48% |
| Florida | 68 | 182 | 37% |
| Indiana | 68 | 188 | 36% |
| Tennessee | 68 | 157 | 43% |
| Washington | 57 | 134 | 43% |
| South Carolina | 55 | 125 | 44% |
| South Dakota | 54 | 77 | 70% |
| Virginia | 52 | 138 | 38% |
| Idaho | 51 | 100 | 51% |
| Arkansas | 48 | 116 | 41% |
| New York | 48 | 139 | 35% |
| Georgia | 42 | 143 | 29% |
| Kentucky | 40 | 115 | 35% |
| North Dakota | 40 | 64 | 62% |
| Arizona | 31 | 77 | 40% |
| Utah | 29 | 78 | 37% |
| Alabama | 27 | 122 | 22% |
| Mississippi | 27 | 95 | 28% |
| Montana | 24 | 63 | 38% |
| Alaska | 20 | 38 | 53% |
| Wyoming | 20 | 42 | 48% |
| West Virginia | 18 | 70 | 26% |
| Louisiana | 17 | 58 | 29% |
| New Mexico | 17 | 55 | 31% |
| Maine | 16 | 75 | 21% |
| Massachusetts | 16 | 62 | 26% |
| Nevada | 16 | 38 | 42% |
| Maryland | 13 | 51 | 25% |
| New Jersey | 13 | 40 | 32% |
| Vermont | 10 | 44 | 23% |
| Connecticut | 9 | 31 | 29% |
| New Hampshire | 8 | 32 | 25% |
| Hawaii | 6 | 14 | 43% |
| Delaware | 2 | 13 | 15% |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 4 | 25% |
Cities with the most 9-hole layouts courses
Frequently asked questions
How many disc golf courses are 9-hole layouts?
ThrowSpot lists 2,975 courses that are 9-hole layouts, which is 42% of the 7,008 PDGA-registered courses in the United States.
Which state has the most 9-hole layouts courses?
Minnesota leads with 212, followed by Texas (194) and Iowa (183).
How do I find 9-hole layouts courses near me?
Pick your state below to see every 9-hole layouts course in it grouped by city, or search your city on the ThrowSpot homepage.